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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

L4 UVBMOT history

L4 UVB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 16 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 53,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
53,291 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 UVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 UVB was last recorded at 53,291 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,266 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,025 miles
Average per year
2,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,291 miles
  • 2023 – 50,406 miles
  • 2021 – 49,672 miles
  • 2019 – 45,988 miles
  • 2018 – 36,432 miles
  • 2017 – 33,668 miles
  • 2016 – 31,384 miles
  • 2015 – 31,180 miles
  • 2014 – 30,656 miles
  • 2013 – 30,191 miles
  • 2012 – 29,508 miles
  • 2010 – 28,433 miles
  • 2009 – 18,374 miles
  • 2008 – 16,873 miles
  • 2007 – 15,234 miles
  • 2006 – 13,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,291 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,291 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    53,291 miles
    Test number
    377138717077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    52,266 miles
    Test number
    354514279518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail52,266 miles (+1,860)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,266 miles
    Test number
    483254604480
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass50,406 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    50,406 miles
    Test number
    194099904814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,810 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,810 miles
    Test number
    880456102617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,672 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,672 miles
    Test number
    799772935150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,856 miles (+2,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,856 miles
    Test number
    248913529515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass45,988 miles (+5,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,988 miles
    Test number
    491491385378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass40,759 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,759 miles
    Test number
    817731587717
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail40,759 miles (+4,327)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,759 miles
    Test number
    539301205037
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass36,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,432 miles
    Test number
    308849490694
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail36,430 miles (+2,762)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,430 miles
    Test number
    579114979129
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass33,668 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,668 miles
    Test number
    480345453356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,384 miles (+204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,384 miles
    Test number
    368324642781
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass31,180 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,180 miles
    Test number
    229412915016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,656 miles
    Test number
    437926604005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,656 miles (+465)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,656 miles
    Test number
    806156604080
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass30,191 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,191 miles
    Test number
    128433703087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,508 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,508 miles
    Test number
    149603902008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,433 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,433 miles
    Test number
    483676050384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,721 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,721 miles
    Test number
    433732610050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,374 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,374 miles
    Test number
    832989309003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,873 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,873 miles
    Test number
    544172718001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,234 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,234 miles
    Test number
    522215907021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    13,245 miles
    Test number
    862374616029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 UVB

Does L4 UVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 UVB is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 UVB?
The MOT on L4 UVB is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 UVB done?
L4 UVB was recorded at 53,291 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 2,010 miles a year.
Has L4 UVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 UVB has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 UVB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L4 UVB find?
L4 UVB passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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